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INFINITI and The Explorers Club

One hundred years after Roy Chapman Andrews’ historic quest for dinosaur fossils in the Gobi Desert, we boldly retraced his journey in search of new unique treasures. With the help of INFINITI SUVs and NASA imaging technology, the team uncovered possible evidence of new dinosaur species that will re-write the rules of modern paleontology methodology.

Dare to do

Throughout the grueling 20-day expedition, the 35-person team of scientists, geologists, paleontologists and archeologists navigated more than 1,000 miles of Mongolian desert terrain to uncover a trove of ground-breaking finds.

Five new fossil sites

Using data from drone thermal imagery and satellites the team pinpointed locations for fossilization based on geological and sedimentary markers to uncover brand-new sites.

Three new species

The team unearthed fossils from three unknown species — possible evidence of entirely new dinosaur breeds. Paleontologists are busy analyzing the fossils to validate their findings.

250 new fossil locations

Within these new locations, the team uncovered hundreds of fossilized bones, including those of a velociraptor ancestor. The first evidence of a meat-eating dinosaur to be found in the area.

“Paleontological maps will be rewritten to account for these new discoveries.”

History in the remaking

Just like Andrews, we used the latest technology at our disposal to reveal ancient secrets buried beneath the dirt.

Like minds

Extreme conditions

Big finds

Seek knowledge, leave a legacy

Eye in the sky

Surveying the land

New discoveries

“Always there has been an adventure just around the corner — and the world is still full of corners.”

Roy Chapman Andrews

Tracing old tracks

The expedition followed Andrews’ famous venture into Mongolia where he discovered the first ever nests of dinosaur eggs. It was also the first archaeological mission to use motorized vehicles — helping him better cover the treacherous terrain.

The Gobi partnership

The Explorers Club Hong Kong Chapter — an expert in discovery; INFINITI — an expert in mobility. What unites us is a shared passion for exploration, innovation, and the challenge ahead.